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The Lighthouse Inn

The Lighthouse Inn

West Dennis, MA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 82 Reviews
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    Eileen C. Sent on 09/25/2023
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    Thanks for a WONDERFUL wedding weekend experience !!

    We chose The Lighthouse Inn for my daughter's wedding, booking a dozen rooms for Friday & Saturday nights, and planning our Saturday afternoon ceremony and reception. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to have one of the few rain-free weekends of the summer of 2023, so our ceremony was outside, and guests could enjoy all of the indoor and outdoor amenities of this lovely venue. The beach setting provided a relaxing and fun atmosphere, and the scenery and views were spectacular.

    The facilities offered something for everyone, and everything was clean and very well-maintained. The staff could not have been any more professional, courteous, and responsive to our needs. Our venue coordinator, Carri Hicks, was so helpful, informative, patient, and fun from our first meeting a year ago to our last goodbye hug at the end of the weekend. The reservation and concierge staff, William, Tiana, and Patrick, always aimed to please as they responded to numerous changes to bookings in the weeks before the wedding, and our endless questions during the wedding weekend. The food at the wedding, in the lower level cafe, and at the breakfast buffet was great, and the kitchen staff and servers were so nice, attentive, and professional.

    Everyone who attended -- our family and friends from near and far -- were all pleased with every aspect of our weekend at The Lighthouse Inn. Thank you for such a wonderful wedding weekend experience !!!
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    Karie D. Sent on 06/04/2023
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    Best weekend ever!

    We were married here Memorial Day weekend and stayed in one of the cottages. Carri Hicks was amazing to work with! She was so helpful, fun and easy to work with. Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived. The staff was friendly and so helpful and accommodating. The location is gorgeous and family friendly. We can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!

    The Lighthouse Inn's reply:

    Thank you so much! It was our pleasure!
    Again, Congratulations, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness.
    Come visit us soon!
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 10/07/2022
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    Lighthouse Inn Wedding 9/25

    We got married at The Lighthouse Inn on September 25th. If you're looking for something with old Cape Cod style beachy charm, this place is 100% it. The view cannot be beat, and the pricing was some of the most reasonable we found when searching for our wedding venue. We had our ceremony performed next to the beach and our reception inside and everything could not have been more perfect (besides the gusty wind, which is to be expected being so close to the water). Carri was our in-house coordinator and she made sure that everything went according to schedule and to plan. She was always available to answer my many questions. The night before the wedding (and the night of the wedding) we (the bride and groom) stayed in one of the one bedroom cottages. The cottages had plenty of space for us to get ready with our bridal parties the morning of the wedding and were just as quaint and adorable as the rest of the venue. Thank you again for a day we won't forget!
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    Angela S. Sent on 09/01/2022
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    Beautiful, Classic, & Breathtaking

    The Lighthouse Inn was exceptional in all aspects of our amazing day! They had a great staff & worked well with all our vendors. Their in-house wedding planner, Carrie, was on top of everything, responded to us quickly, & took all our questions & concerns seriously. Now to the actual venue, absolutely gorgeous!! It has an vintage feel but is kept up-to-date, such a classic Cape Cod aesthetic. The food was great & everyone had exactly what they ordered. The views are second to none! We got married in the sand with the Nantucket Sound behind us, while our guests still got to stay on the grass. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful background, completely breathtaking. We wanted a small, simple, and, classy wedding; that is exactly what they provided for us. We stayed in one their cottages for the whole weekend and it made everything so much easier the day of. We don’t have any official photos yet but these are some phone pics we got from some of our guests and some views from the cottage we stayed in. We can’t recommend them enough!! Thank you!!
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    Alexandria L. Sent on 07/17/2022
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    Beautiful, professional

    I don’t even know where to begin on how amazing the lighthouse inn was for my wedding. The staff was kind and caring, they make you feel so special despite having other weddings to accommodate to in the same weekend. Everyone from the dining staff to the wedding coordinator to the room accommodator were so helpful and took away most of my stress! We stayed on sight for the weekend and I just love the quaintness of this inn!
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    Molly P. Sent on 04/24/2022
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    Best place on the cape!

    Amazing venue! All the guests can stay on site! The lighthouse inn does an amazing job setting up everything we wanted and paid such close attention to our vision!

    The Lighthouse Inn's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a beautiful day. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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    Janet B. Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party

    Our son was married on 9/3/21, the Friday before Labor Day. The night before (9/2/21) we held both a rehearsal dinner and a welcome party for people who had arrived on Cape Cod the night before. Both events were very successful. Between the food, the service, the setting (right on the ocean), I could not have asked for more. Thank you Lighthouse Inn for a beautiful start to our son's wedding weekend. Even if it is just for dinner, we will be back to LightHouse Inn in the near future.
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    Catherine K. Sent on 06/19/2022
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    Absolutely amazing wedding weekend!

    The Lighthouse Inn far exceeded our expectations for my son and daughter in law’s dream wedding! We had 85 guests, many of which stayed on site in either the rooms at the Inn or in the darling cottages on the property. From planning to execution, the staff lead by Carri, Bill and Joe made the day perfect in every way. Joe and staff actually picked rose petals on the property for the flower girls baskets when the florist forgot them, 10 minutes before the ceremony! Over and above also when it came to quality of service. Professional, friendly and funny staff who helped take photos, tie flower girls ribbons and add humor to our day! The food was amazing from the rehearsal dinner to the actual wedding. Appetizers and cocktails were served throughout. The setting was STUNNING and the weather was PERFECT for their seaside, magical celebration. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 5+ STARS!
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    Gretchen E. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Pandemic Wedding in June 2021

    We were fortunate enough to find the Lighthouse Inn following our pandemic engagement in Sept 2020, recommended by a close friend whose family member had organized a pandemic wedding there with great success. From the beginning Bill the general manager was responsive and helpful. Our plans changed multiple times over the course of our 7 month planning adventure. Bill was there every step of the way keeping us up to date on restrictions and how that would impact our dream wedding. Come June our wedding had expanded to include more guests and more vendors with the last minute hire of a DJ and Bill couldn’t have been more accommodating. Most of our guests were able to stay on site for a tremendous weekend full of love, great weather, beach time and convenient activities for little ones like the mini golf, playground and pool. Accommodations were clean and conveniently close to the beachfront and each other. We are so grateful for this beautiful experience with the help of Bill, Cari (wedding day coord) and all their staff. We will be back for a family retreat next season!
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    Julie Sent on 11/16/2020
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    The perfect venue!

    If you're looking for a venue, you have found it! The Lighthouse Inn was not only beautiful, but they have the most incredible staff I have ever met! You get your very own contact person who has been planning weddings for a long time. He knows what goes right, what goes wrong, and how to make your day perfect.
    The location is gorgeous, inside and out. They can accommodate small weddings and large weddings, and they can keep you safe during the pandemic!
    The food is incredible - all of my guests were so impressed - I keep hearing that it was the best food they've had at a wedding!
    The staff are friendly and kind, and the service is amazing!
    The staff also work well with other vendors, and they even have a list of recommendations to help with your planning purposes!
    I never dreamed a pandemic wedding could be perfect, but the wonderful staff at the Lighthouse Inn ensured that it was! I am so thankful that we booked the Lighthouse Inn. It was certainly the best wedding we could have imagined!
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    Sydney B. Sent on 09/24/2019
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    Simple and beautiful

    I booked my wedding here and live about 3 hours away. Emailing was very quick with responses and they provided me with all the information I needed. I came to look at the place and fell in love. They had a wedding set up for a ceremony and we actually got to view it from afar. My first venue I looked at and did not need to see anymore, it is perfect. Can’t wait for the big day.

    The Lighthouse Inn's reply:

    Hi Sydney,

    We are looking forward to your wedding. Please reach out to us when you are ready to start the planning process.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/14/2020
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    Excellent!

    We originally had our wedding scheduled for May, Bill made rescheduling our date as easy as possible. For our new date in August, Bill worked with us to ensure all COVID guidelines were met so that us and all of our guests could enjoy the day without worry. On the weekend of our wedding, a tropical storm was coming up the coast and we were very worried about being able to keep the ceremony outside. Bill, again, came through for us and monitored the weather all morning, and had contingency plans in place in case we had to make a switch at the last minute. Luck was on our side and we were able to keep the ceremony outside as planned. The food for both our cocktail hour and dinner was amazing. The staff made the entire evening flow wonderfully. I would highly recommend The Lighthouse Inn for anyone looking for a beach wedding on Cape Cod!
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    Shannon R. Sent on 02/17/2021
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    Perfect Cape Cod Venue

    Such a beautiful venue that is perfect for someone looking for the classic Cape Cod wedding. Right on the beach for beautiful photos. Most importantly the staff, especially Bill, was incredibly supportive and helpful.
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    Megan Sent on 10/18/2019
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    It was like a vacation...

    This was the perfect venue for us. My husband (that's still so weird) and I are from huge families and we wanted a place where people could stay and be comfortable. Our siblings and friends all have children, and adults and kids alike LOVED the grounds. Between dancing, playing shuffle board or mini golf, walking out on the jetty, or just having a drink by the sea with dear friends, everyone had a blast. The view- we'll it's pretty unbeatable. We had fantastic weather, but I'm willing to bet a stormy day would be super cozy there as well! We are still receiving glowing reviews. The venue was personal, cozy yet spacious, the staff was very helpful, the food was great (get the red pepper cream sauce on pasta!), and the mood was relaxed and happy. Added bonus- many of the guests stayed there overnight. The visit was extended through the night and at breakfast the next day.
    Thank you Lighthouse Inn!
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    Jen S. Sent on 09/14/2019
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    Ocean front rehearsal dinner

    We used the Lighthouse Inn for our rehearsal dinner and welcome party. Bill was great to work with throughout the whole planning process. He responded quickly to all our emails and was flexible with menu options. All our guests enjoyed it there and the service was great! The staff was so friendly and the food was incredible! I would absolutely recommend The Lighthouse Inn for a rehearsal dinner. My family has also eaten there for dinner and stayed at the hotel multiple times and would recommend going there for any occasion! Beautiful building, great views, awesome staff.
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    Chrissy Sent on 09/03/2019
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    Best day of our lives!

    My husband and I were expecting a quaint, cute Cape Cod wedding. We were blown away from what we got. Bill Sherman is so organized, thorough, and prompt. My main priority in vendors is customer service and after visiting the lighthouse inn (the first Venue I visited) I immediately put down our deposit.

    Everything went so smoothly. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to get married here. The food was outstanding- I highly HIGHLY recommended the NE clambake. Bill continuously checked in on us during the ceremony. He was even bussing tables at one point. The beauty of the location was what made the Lighthouse Inn so appealing. The professionalism and efficiency is what made this wedding the most perfect we could have ask for. We keep being told how we had the most beautiful wedding of the year!
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    Erin Sent on 09/29/2018
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    We cannot say enough good things about Bill and the entire Lighthouse Inn staff. It was incredible to have our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one gorgeous spot! The beach setting for our ceremony, deck for cocktails and apps and the DELICIOUS clam bake dinner were simply perfect. Our guests could not stop raving about the entire day.

    Bill was awesome to work with for the 9 months we spent planning our big day. He was organized, responsive, and kept things moving on the big day.

    Getting ready in Room 6 upstairs and knowing my groom and his groomsmen were just two cottages away eased any fears of travel issues. Walking down the deck stairs to the ceremony and meeting Kip's eyes in front of the gorgeous beach is a moment we will never forget.

    We spend a lot of time on the Cape and have a family house in South Yarmouth - Lighthouse Inn gave us the ultimate Cape Cod wedding and was a fantastic destination for our guests traveling from out of town. Our wedding was on Friday and most guests stayed until Sunday and we have heard nothing but positive reviews about the various guest rooms and the entire West Dennis area.

    Thank you, Bill and team! We will be back!

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    Laura Sent on 09/24/2018
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    We had a wonderful time. The manager was flexible and met all of our special requests. The location is right on the water, which made the perfect setting for a beach wedding service. We were lucky to have had perfect weather! The food and service for dinner were great. I have no complaints, just an enjoyable reception all around.
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    Jacqueline Sent on 09/09/2018
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    We were married yesterday at the Lighthouse Inn. We flew in from Denver with an extremely small group attending, 10 in all including the bride and groom. Bill was incredibly helpful and so nice from the first contact with him. He made it so easy to plan everything from so far away. It was the most perfect day and such a perfect venue. With such a small group, the ceremony fee was a bit pricey however, with us coming from far away, being able to have the ceremony and venue at the same place, having everything taken care of, it was well worth it for us. For a larger wedding, i imagine it would be well worth it as well. I can't say enough about the venue, it was so perfect. Thank you to Bill and the wonderful people at the LHI for providing us the opportunity to have our wedding in the most perfect location!
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    Mary Sent on 09/20/2018
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    We absolutely loved the Lighthouse Inn for our wedding - and so did our guests! We had a large wedding with a ton of out-of-town guests, so we wanted some place laid back where everyone could stay together while also feeling like they were getting a little vacation. People ended up staying multiple nights and having a blast; kids especially loved it and want to go back every year. We did both our rehearsal dinner and our reception there. For the rehearsal, we did the lobster bake, which was a HUGE hit. My MIL also could not stop talking about breakfast - so great. And not only was the setting great but I heard nothing but positive feedback about the staff and how well they handled our large group. As the bride, I didn't notice any of it -- which actually is a good thing! Bill, the F&B manager is great, super flexible, and I felt like I didn't need to worry about anything. He was always accommodating. If I could do it again, I would still pick the Lighthouse Inn every time. Can't wait to go back.
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    Jenny Sent on 08/29/2018
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    I recently had my rehearsal dinner at the Lighthouse Inn, and the evening was beyond perfect. Right from the start, Bill (the Director of Food & Beverage) was polite, and responsive to my calls. I had a large group of 20 people, mostly from Ireland and the staff at the Lighthouse Inn accommodated everyone's dietary needs. Everyone in our party loved the restaurant, food, atmosphere and location. It is right on the water, and it has to be one of the prettiest spots on Cape Cod. You will not be disappointed!
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    Joanie Sent on 06/20/2018
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    My husband and I got married at The Lighthouse Inn on Saturday June 16, 2018, and the entire day could not have been more perfect. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the view of the ocean during our ceremony was stunning. Everything from the food, to the service, to the room accommodations was outstanding. Bill Sherman, the Food and Beverage Manager at the LHI (although he does much more than that), is very responsive to calls and emails and is also very attentive to detail. He made sure that everything my husband and I envisioned on our special day was fulfilled. All of the servers and staff throughout the weekend were very nice and attentive as well. I literally have nothing to complain about, which can be unusual for a bride! One "perk" that the LHI provides is that it offers many on-site rooms and cottages for guests to stay in throughout the weekend. This was not only convenient for guests with small children and mobility challenges, but it also provided a huge sense of relief knowing that people would not be drinking and driving, since they only had to walk a few yards to their rooms from the reception site. (There is also a playground and a swimming pool that guests can use throughout their stay.) I would recommend reserving rooms early on, though, as they do sell out fairly quickly. Tiana and Judith in the reservation office are very helpful with this. Another "perk" is that there is a cottage on site called The Lodge, which has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, as well as a living room area on the first floor. Many of my bridesmaids stayed here, and we also got ready here before the ceremony. The hair stylist, makeup artist, and photographers were able to set up and do their prep work in the living room, so all of us were able to get ready and take photos together. Overall, the LHI exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to coming back for many anniversaries in the future!
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    Morgan Sent on 10/23/2017
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    The lighthouse inn was the perfect venue in terms of service, appearance, energy, and staff. Bill Sherman was unbelievably responsive and flexible with my ideas and schedule. He was extremely professional throughout the process and. Made my day go smoothly with zero stress. His suggestions and ideas were also invaluable and the day would not have been made without his presence and influence. Thank you to the entire lighthouse inn staff and bill Sherman for a wonderful wedding!
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    Litza Sent on 10/28/2017
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    The service, the atmosphere, the food, everything was great! Thank you Lighthouse Inn for making our special day extra special!
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    Courtney Sent on 10/16/2017
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    Always loved this venue. It was the perfect place for our wedding!
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